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Pertemps Handicap Hurdle
14:40 Cheltenham Festival
2025-03-13
Winner: £61,897
Runners: 24
Going: Good To Soft
No. of hurdles: 12
Distance: 2m7f213y
The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle takes place at 2.00pm on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival and serves as the final for the 21 long-distance qualifying races that are run throughout the jumps season. Starting in 2025, winners of those qualifiers are now guaranteed a place in this race, as long as they are within the required weight range come the festival. The race has been something of a stepping stone for younger horses who go on to greater achievements over fences. In recent years the likes of Presenting Percy and Delta Work won the race en route to excellent novice chase campaigns the following season. Check the Pertemps Hurdle runners and riders ahead of the race and place your bets by clicking the odds buttons.
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16(0)
2148-1
J'Ai Froid
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J: Harry Reed
T: L J Morgan
12
11-2
131
143
12yo returning from 315 days off when 33-1 at Chepstow (3m, soft) 19 days ago but he had the call from approaching the final flight; back up 5lb in this hot race, he needs to find best form since his peak year of 2021.
19(0)
7-5PP2
Doddiethegreat
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J: Brian Hughes
T: Nicky Henderson
9
11-2
131
144
Staying-on fourth off 1lb higher in top handicap at Newbury (2m, heavy) last February; 12th in the Coral Cup next time initiated a most disappointing sequence but he surged back near his best when second to One Big Bang at Haydock on latest outing, when trying 3m, cheekpieces and Brian Hughes all for the first time; now has first-time tongue-tie as well.
6(0)
3-7150
Supreme Gift
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J: Stan Sheppard
T: Henry Daly
8
11-7
136
145
Has run creditably over C&D on good; won the qualifier at Market Rasen (soft) in November, rallying to regain the lead from Harbour Lake; out of form at Kempton and Leopardstown since, which sees blinkers go on today instead of a visor; needs a career best.
15(0)
82-311
Super Survivor
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J: Gavin Sheehan
T: Jamie Snowden
9
11-2
131
144
Back hurdling (from chasing) for last four starts and impressively resurgent this winter, winning at Doncaster (extended 3m, good to soft) and Huntingdon (3m1f, soft; from Shanagh Bob); latest 6lb rise takes him to almost his career-high mark, however.
22(0)
-13P84
Zain Nights
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J: Charlie Deutsch
T: Lucy Wadham
6
10-13
128
144
Won three in a row last spring and the second of those was over C&D; good third back at Cheltenham (again 3m on good) in October and back to form at Huntingdon (soft) latest, but he now needs to hit a new level.
12(0)
/4-412
Henri The Second
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J: Harry Cobden
T: Paul Nicholls
8
11-5
134
146
Took a Grade 2 novice (soft) in 2022 and stormed home well clear when upped to an extended 2m7f for a handicap back at Sandown (heavy) in December this term; found a promising one much too good over that same C&D (heavy) last time but beat the rest; second in a novice on good going in 2023 but today's likely move away from the mud asks the question.
5(0)
52-312
Harbour Lake
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J: Tom Cannon
T: Alan King
9
11-8
137
143
Placed on his only two runs at Cheltenham, latterly when second over C&D (good) last April; Aintree qualifier (3m, good) after five months off saw him end a two-year losing spell; followed that with a close second to Supreme Gift at Market Rasen later in November, so he's never been better but he is also on a career-high mark which requires further improvement.
23(0)
128R14
Idem
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J: Patrick Wadge
T: Lucinda Russell
7
10-13
128
141
Well beaten when refusing in November but followed that with a tidy win at Kelso (extended 2m6f, good to soft) in December; last three of his four wins have been at that track; good, staying-on fourth in the Musselburgh qualifier (3m, good to soft) latest outing and may have something more in the tank.
1(0)
P15/14
Thomas Mor
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J: Sean Houlihan
T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
8
12-0
143
144
650 days off before taking the Wincanton qualifier (3m1f, good to soft; 5lb higher today) in tidy style at Christmas, always prominent; chase debut one month later wasn't great but he's respected on the former run.
24(0)
091636
American Sniper
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J: Jack Tudor
T: David Pipe
7
10-9
124
143
Sometimes front-runs; won in a big field over 2m5f here in November 2023; none too consistent since, taking a four-runner race at Newbury (3m, good; 4lb higher today) in November this term but there are safer options.
14(0)
-22461
One Big Bang
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J: Mr Alex Chadwick
T: James Owen
7
11-4
133
144
Has good record for claiming riders; trying headgear seemingly had a negative effect on penultimate outing but he bounced back with a career best to win the Haydock qualifier (3m1f, good to soft) last month from Doddiethegreat; did it quite tidily too, so could be a player despite 7lb rise.
9(0)
-P0863
Lucky Lyreen
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J: Danny Gilligan
T: Gordon Elliott
7
11-6
135
139
Won twice last term; this second season hurdling has seen best form in big-field handicaps on testing ground over 3m and 2m7f on his last two outings, claimer ridden in both and taking third on latest to Will The Wise and Maxi Mac Gold at Naas; needs further improvement but going the right way.
3(0)
3-2P32
Bugise Seagull
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J: David Bass
T: Charlie Longsdon
7
11-10
139
140
12l third in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree (2m4f) last April; back from chasing for 3m handicap hurdles on last two outings, always close up when second of 11 at Musselburgh (again good to soft) last time; up 2lb but, in this second season under rules, no shock if he has more to give.
18(0)
4-5525
Shanagh Bob
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J: Paul O'Brien
T: Nicky Henderson
7
11-2
131
144
Won Grade 2 novice hurdle at Cheltenham (3m, soft) in December 2023; failed to shine over fences before he reverted to hurdles at Huntingdon (3m1f, soft) and finished second in first-time cheekpieces; being brought out for a lesser show 16 days later is a concern, notwithstanding the inadequate 2m5f, but the headgear returns today and he may have more to offer as a stayer.
7(0)
0-0132
D Art D Art
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J: Tiernan Power Roche
T: Thomas Cooper
6
11-7
136
140
Got up late on at Punchestown (2m4f, good to yielding) in October and made good late headway for third of 23 at Navan (2m6f, yielding) next time; close call at Carlisle (upped to 3m1f, soft) in December when last seen confirms that this 6yo brings an encouraging progressive profile.
8(0)
3-1333
Feet Of A Dancer
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J: Sean O'Keeffe
T: Paul Nolan
6
11-7
136
140
4-11, all over hurdles; good third of 20 at Leopardstown (2m7f, yielding) at Christmas when last seen, where she raced a bit freely and did not see it out after leading approaching the final flight; there's a bit to prove at this new trip, therefore, but she's not discounted for a respected stable which had a comfortable win in this race in 2021 with a mare at very similar stage of her career.
17(0)
430482
Maxi Mac Gold
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J: Sean Flanagan
T: Paul Nolan
6
11-2
131
139
Sole win (11 races) was a 3m maiden on good ground last May; rather inconsistent since but he's been fourth and second in big-field handicaps on two of his last three starts, latterly when knuckling down well with second-time blinkers in his slog against Will The Wise at Naas (2m7f, heavy) 18 days ago; same respected stable as Feet Of A Dancer and he's also just a 6yo.
10(0)
1P-P53
Jeriko Du Reponet
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J: Nico de Boinville
T: Nicky Henderson
6
11-6
135
144
Big reputation going into this season but unsettled in the preliminaries when pulled up on seasonal/chase debut; also favourite for handicap hurdles at Newbury (2m) and Exeter (2m7f) on his two starts since, coming up short but there has been some renewed promise from off the pace; wears headgear first time and he's been the ante-post favourite.
4(0)
310141
Win Some Lose Some
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J: Mark Walsh
T: Padraig Roche
6
11-9
138
138
All nine starts over hurdles, winning four; firmly on an upward curve and he won with more authority than the bare result suggests in 20-runner qualifier at Leopardstown (yielding) over Christmas last time, produced to lead at the last on step up to 2m7f; has a much higher mark for the Final but clear potential too and he's on the shortlist.
20(0)
1-1P61
Catch Him Derry
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J: Harry Skelton
T: Dan Skelton
7
11-0
129
141
4-7 in handicaps, the wins including his first and latest of four starts this term; underperformed on New Year's Day on his sole start here but roared back with a new high when clearcut winner of the Exeter qualifier (2m7f, good to soft); 6lb higher this time but overall he's been progressive.
21(0)
-11228
Guard The Moon
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J: Sam Twiston-Davies
T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
7
10-13
128
145
Won handicap debut at Warwick (2m5f) in October, before second at Aintree (3m) and Newbury (2m4f); those improved efforts were on good or good to soft, but he showed worryingly little when a flop on soft ground 19 days ago after 12 weeks off; relatively early days.
11(0)
135454
Patter Merchant
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J: Jack Kennedy
T: Gordon Elliott
6
11-5
134
140
Point/bumper winner who was sent hurdling in only October, winning at first attempt; two fourths and a fifth when sent handicapping (claimer ridden) on last three outings, against some of today's rivals when upped to 3m/2m7f in the mud with big fields at Leopardstown and Naas on last two occasions; should retain potential and Jack Kennedy takes over.
13(0)
126311
Will The Wise
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J: Keith Donoghue
T: Gavin Cromwell
6
11-5
134
140
Point/bumper winner who went hurdling in November; won a maiden at Punchestown (2m6f, soft) in January and asserted late on in a right slog against Maxi Mac Gold for the 19-runner Naas qualifier (2m7f, heavy) 18 days ago; at such an early stage in his career, he must be open to further progress.
2(0)
2-7923
Karl Des Tourelles
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J: Brian Hayes
T: Philip Fenton
5
11-10
139
139
All starts on softer than good; 100-1 winner of a maiden hurdle on debut last February; runner-up in Grade 2 novice in April and stayed on well when runner-up in the Punchestown qualifier (3m, soft) on handicap debut in November; after a creditable 2m4f run at Christmas, this promising youngster looks set to resume improvement on today's step back up in trip.
RACING POST TIP
Karl Des Tourelles
While Jeriko Du Reponet has attracted the ante-post interest and has headgear for the first time, there are rather more appealing options at longer prices. Preference is for KARL DES TOURELLES, a lightly raced youngster who quickly did enough to justify a position near the top of the weights but still brings notable potential. Win Some Lose Some (second choice), Will The Wise and D Art D Art are among several other Irish youngsters who should be capable of better, while Long Draw and One Big Bang may emerge best of the British.
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PERTEMPS HANDICAP PREVIOUS WINNERS
| Year | Horse | Previous Form | Age | Price | Trainer | Jockey |
| 2024 | Monmiral | 47-744 | 7 | 25-1 | Paul Nicholls | Harry Cobden |
| 2023 | Good Time Jonny | 4030 | 8 | 9-1 | A J Martin | Liam McKenna (5) |
| 2022 | Third Wind | 1P-733 | 8 | 25-1 | Hughie Morrison | Tom O’Brien |
| 2021 | Mrs Milner | 1324F | 6 | 12-1 | Paul Nolan | Bryan Cooper |
| 2020 | Sire Du Berlais | 18-494 | 8 | 10-1 | Gordon Elliott | Barry Geraghty |
| 2019 | Sire Du Berlais | 248-86 | 7 | 4-1 | Gordon Elliott | Barry Geraghty |
| 2018 | Delta Work | 33243 | 5 | 6-1 | Gordon Elliott | Davy Russell |
| 2017 | Presenting Percy | 11541 | 6 | 11-1 | Pat Kelly | Davy Russell |
| 2016 | Mall Dini | 31433 | 6 | 14-1 | Pat Kelly | Davy Russell |
| 2015 | Call The Cops | 421-41 | 6 | 9-1 | Nicky Henderson | Andrew Tinkler |
PERTEMPS HANDICAP KEY TRENDS AND STATS
Key trends
- Aged six to eight, 9/10
- Top-four finish last completed start, 8/10
- Officially rated 138-148, 8/10
- Winning form between 2m4f and 2m6f, 7/10
- Six to ten runs over hurdles, 7/10
Other factors
- Five winners had yet to win over 3m and five winners had run at the festival before.
- In 2018, Delta Work became the first successful five-year-old since Pragada in 1988, while Buena Vista in 2011 was the first aged older than nine to oblige since 1981.
- Five winners were set to carry at least 11st 9lb.
- Lightly raced types are generally favoured, but three of the last five winners had 14 starts over hurdles.
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WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR - PERTEMPS HANDICAP 2024
Monmiral, who had started his season over fences, started at 25-1 having qualified with a distant fourth at Chepstow the month before but looked revitalised in first-time blinkers, coming home strongly to lead on the run-in. The progressive Kyntara looked the winner for much of the home straight but was just nabbed late on, with favourite Cuthbert Dibble rallying for third.